HOUSE BILL 658

Sponsored By:

Delegate Simmons

Entitled:

Workers' Compensation - Uninsured Employers - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing specified penalties for an employer who fails to pay, or secure payment of, specified compensation under workers' compensation law; and requiring the Uninsured Employers' Fund to file a statement of charges in District Court against an employer for an allegation of specified violations.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/4

First Reading Economic Matters

2/18

Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

DISTRICT COURTS

PENALTIES

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Labor and Employment

( 9-1107 , 9-1108 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered